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Longtime TBE fave Christopher Norman returns again with a remix that gently lifts you off your seat and nudges you into the night sky. The lights of your world below slowly fade to flickering specks and our mind opens up to a whole new cosmos of slow motion space. Read more
Well, its finally here! The full album download of The Burning Ear’s 5 Year Anniversary Album! A big thank to you all the bands that made such amazing jams for this project. It is a hug honor to have my name stamped on the cover of this but the real props go to the musicians. You all killed it!
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When I was compiling the list of top songs from the last five years of this music site I knew Miike Snow had to be on it. But anyone alive in 2009 hear their fair share of “Animal” covers & remixes already. Plus, it was “Cult Logic” that always had my top vote on that album. But who would cover it? Who would step up and do this jam justice!? Well, the one and only Christopher Norman, thats who. Christopher continually flies under too many radars as I post jam after jam of his here on TBE. Let hope this awesome cover grabs some more ears leading up to his debut album. It certainly made my day.
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Yup, another “better late than never” roundup coming at you straight from arctic February. But turn that frown upside down because it is Friday and you have the tunes to do the night justice. With warmer weather comes looser limbs. Move them.
♫ Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie – You Don’t Know
Christopher Norman is pretty beloved around TBE HQ so I wasn’t sure what to think about this unknown Reverb Junkie addition. Then I listened. Then I listened some more. Then I cranked that shit up in the Trader Joe’s parking lot and the attendent gave me a nod. Not only did I get a great spot but I was in a fantastic mood while picking out which avocado 3-pack was ripest. Needless to say, I am a believer. That creeping synth line and Beth Ditto-ish vocals are right up my alley.
♫ Christopher Norman – Connect Me
Its been awhile since I released a Remix Roundup. Yeah, I know blah blah… Â What if i told you that I have one in the batters box and another on deck… just waiting there patiently, ready to slap you in the face with this waffle here (Baseball reference in 2012- check). Â BTW, this waffle is made of plastic and it might hurt.
Tis Friday folks.
Nurd On.
For more jams or by any of these artists use the ‘tags’ links at the bottom of the post! Follow @JoelAlbers on Twitter for updates on remixes, dubstep and all things Nurdy.
♫ Capital Cities – Safe and Sound (d’Anconia Remix) / First off, this original tune was one of my 2011 favorites and I really enjoyed the Discotech remix just recently released…  BUT, this version is so tough that I almost want to slap someone.  If this jam doesn’t top Hype, then I’ll be personally pissed.  Check d’Anconia on Facebook.
♫ Notorious B.I.G. – Going Back to Cali (Viceroy _Jet Life_ Remix) / Its not summer, but Vicerory will fill your speakers with those sunny good vibes.  Do yourself a favor..  go grab some CapriSun and enjoy this one.
Songs are pretty amazing things. It’s magical that such a small thing can be so powerful. In the blink of an eye a song can make you smile, dance, cry, think, laugh, etc. These are the ones that did all those things for me the second half of 2011. Read more